Compositions and Methods for Radioprotectant/Radiomitigation Hybrid and/or Decorporation

Abstract

Radioprotectant/radiomitigation hybrid material comprising at least one radiation absorbing component and at least one decorporation component. In particular, the hybrid material is composed of melanin and bismuth. The hybrid material may be formed into a pharmaceutical composition, medical device, protective armour, containers, equipment housing and the like. In another embodiment, a method for determining suitable decorporation materials for radioactive substances is also disclosed.

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